H P Lovecraft

Howard Phillips Lovecraft (August 20, 1890 - March 15, 1937), often credited as H. P. Lovecraft, was an American author of horror, fantasy and science fiction, especially the subgenre known as weird fiction. Lovecraft's guiding aesthetic and philosophical principle was what he termed "cosmicism" or "cosmic horror," the idea that life is incomprehensible to human minds and that the universe is fundamentally inimical to the interests of humankind. As such, his stories express a profound...See more

Howard Phillips Lovecraft (August 20, 1890 - March 15, 1937), often credited as H. P. Lovecraft, was an American author of horror, fantasy and science fiction, especially the subgenre known as weird fiction. Lovecraft's guiding aesthetic and philosophical principle was what he termed "cosmicism" or "cosmic horror," the idea that life is incomprehensible to human minds and that the universe is fundamentally inimical to the interests of humankind. As such, his stories express a profound indifference to human beliefs and affairs. Lovecraft is best known for his Cthulhu Mythos story cycle. See less

Personality Profile For H P Lovecraft

The following is a personality profile of H P Lovecraft based on his work.

H P Lovecraft is shrewd, skeptical and can be perceived as indirect.

He is laid-back, he appreciates a relaxed pace in life. He is independent as well: he has a strong desire to have time to himself. But, H P Lovecraft is also empathetic: he feels what others feel and is compassionate towards them.

More than most people, his choices are driven by a desire for discovery.

He is also relatively unconcerned with tradition: he cares more about making his own path than following what others have done. Considers helping others to guide a large part of what he does: he thinks it is important to take care of the people around him.

H P Lovecraft book reviews

The New Annotated H. P. Lovecraft

Absolutely Indispensible!

Again, this masterwork is absolutely indispensable for everyone who considers themselves to be a true Lovecraft fan. The format of marginal notes is wonderful; the amount of detail is delightful! Read More

The Call of Cthulhu and Other Weird Stories

An amazing collection of short stories by one of the pioneers of a science fiction/horror genre; HP Lovecraft. It features the story of the greatest of the Great Old Ones: Call of Cthulhu. Other ... Read More

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